Thai prime minister: Army anti-drug efforts on Myanmar border

[webfact]

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin directed the army to intensify its efforts to curb illicit drug smuggling along the Myanmar frontier.

 

The directive was issued yesterday, December 5, during a meeting with the army chief, General Songwit Noonpackdee. The prime minister specifically emphasised the importance of the military’s collaboration with the police in executing this task.

 

PM Srettha also stressed the need to tackle the unrest in the South, with the help of the Malaysian forces. He expressed his approval of the army’s strategies and plans aimed at resolving this issue.

 

In his address, the 61 year old Thai PM urged the military to play an increased role in community service, particularly in areas such as disaster management during times of flood or drought. The Bangkok-born politician also highlighted the importance of their involvement in suppressing the illegal drug trade and in environmental protection, like forest fire prevention.

“We need a stronger bond between the army and locals.”

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

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[ChrisY1]

Just PR speak....Just the words "military collaboration" no doubt has several meanings..none of which anyone in authority wants to do anything about.

The Myanmar and Thailand military work alongside each other. The sheer volume of drugs entering Thailand has to indicate a level of collusion....it's hard to believe otherwise.

What exactly does the RTP do...apart from a few roadside shoot outs and chases....

[Tropicalevo]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin directed the army to intensify its efforts to curb illicit drug smuggling along the Myanmar frontier.

But if they stop the drugs from crossing the border, how will the military generals get their payroll?

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

But if they stop the drugs from crossing the border, how will the military generals get their payroll?

Ever wondered what happens to all the drugs that the army and RTP get their hands on.

Ever seen it transparently disposed of and verified by independent witnesses?

 

[Wrwest]

And the drugs or their precursors flowing through Myanmar are originating from where?

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, Wrwest said:

And the drugs or their precursors flowing through Myanmar are originating from where?

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=drugs+grown+in+myanmar&t=ffab&atb=v352-1&iar=images&iax=images&ia=images

 

Home made. Google may give better results.

[kickstart]

7 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

But if they stop the drugs from crossing the border, how will the military generals get their payroll?

Have another coup, a lot of Thais say the best thing Thuckin ever did was to get the police to quietly? do away with the drug dealers so cutting down on the drugs on the street.

Worked well a lot of Thies where happy a lot less drugs about, but the army Generales where not so happy, they income dropped, so word on the street said they instrumented the coup that ousted Tucksin .

Seems our new PM does not know his Thai history.